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Make Me a Supermodel

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Niki Taylor, Tyson Beckford, Where to watch: Bravo)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Body critiques abound in lethargic catwalk show.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Emphasis on weight and appearance (and frequent criticism of both) brings up lots of body-image issues related to modeling/fashion. Models compete against one another -- sometimes viciously. Hosts are very critical of contestants' appearance, often criticizing them sharply.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Contestants frequently appear in their underwear, including thongs -- with close-ups -- as well as things like tight/revealing clothes and skimpy swimsuits. Discussion of looking sexy, thinking about sex, exuding sex, etc. Strongly flirtatious relationship between two male contestants.
  • Language:

    Occasional "piss" or "c--k."
  • Consumerism:

    Modeling is all about selling a product. Models work with certain designers to promote their products. Viewers are encouraged to vote using Alltell Wireless.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some casual drinking in the background.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Make Me a Supermodel

Parents need to know that this competitive reality show frequently features male and female models in various stages of undress, as well as frequent talk about looking sexy or "projecting sex." Models pose provocatively, sometimes in male-female combinations that suggest sexual acts. Hosts and agents constantly pick apart models' appearance, sometimes sharply criticizing a model's body or movement. Hosts give lip service to being healthy, but the show's emphasis on weight and body shape could encourage models (and some viewers) to try unhealthy avenues for changing their appearance. Contestants can be critical of each other and frequently talk about the competition.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the profession of modeling and the effect of watching models on television. What's appealing about being a model? What do you think the downside is? How does the modeling industry impact society at large? Do you feel different about your body after watching a show about models? Do you notice how "strange" regular people's bodies look in comparison to the models'? What does that tell you?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 2.0

    Ok I am Addicted!

    Overall it a lesser version of Top Model---but there are hot men too! :) It does not seem to be as accepting of all body types like Top Model is becoming. My fear is that it could make kids with body image issues become more obsessed. The show had an episode where a man who owned an agency told one of the models with her size (and she was thin) that she would never be taken on. The men are hot---did I say that? :) Tyson is a boring host---he is definitely no Tyra!

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